Many across the country were able to exhale a sigh of relief as the verdict came down in the Derek Chauvin trial. The officer was found guilty of George Floyd’s murder and guilty on all three charges brought against him.
Still, the trauma remains from the racist killings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo as well as Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, and so many others. No trial verdict can restore the lives lost.
Along with what you’re going through individually, the world is going through collective grief: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, economic insecurity, and racial and political unrest, so many people are struggling to find hope. It’s hard to fathom the 562,000 lives (and counting) that we’ve lost in America alone from the pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people are dealing with the loss of a loved one due to the virus.
Samantha Binstock (Lubin) is a dedicated educator and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, supervised by Sharon Bien, LPC-S, with a deep passion for helping others. Born and raised in the Braeswood area of Houston, Texas, her commitment to wellness and education is a defining characteristic of both her life and career. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Grand Canyon University (GCU), specializing in children and adolescents. Additionally, she has earned a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential for teaching and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education from the University of Houston Clear Lake, with an expected completion date in 2025.
With a strong desire to help children, teenagers, and their parents, Samantha is focused on providing behavioral parenting training to assist in emotional regulation for children. Her dedication to helping others extends to her professional life as a full-time preschool teacher at The Shlenker School, a private institution in the Houston area.
Samantha’s commitment to wellness is deeply personal. From an early age she has been managing Mild Cerebral Palsy (CP), which affects her right side and causes chronic muscle pain. To mitigate the effects of CP, Samantha embarked on a wellness journey nearly twenty years ago, incorporating physical exercise, nutrition, meditation, and yoga into her daily life.
With a focus on improving her nutrition, Samantha has made strides in managing her chronic pain and maintaining an overall healthier lifestyle. Her personal experiences have fueled her desire to create a community-focused website, where she can share her knowledge and support others on their own wellness, wealth, and beauty journeys.
Samantha Binstock’s dedication to personal growth, education, and helping others is a testament to her resilience and commitment to making a positive impact on the world around her.
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